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Primacoustic Maxtrap Corner Mount Bass Trap 24" x 48"
$549.95 - $689.99Ideal for small rooms, the broadband MaxTrap is a high performance corner mounted bass trap with suspended diaphragm that absorbs bass down to 40Hz plus a high density front absorber to control highs and mids. ...12 Payments of $57.50
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Radial Engineering KL-8 Rackmount Keyboard Mixer
$849.95 - $949.99The KL-8 is a powerful mixing station created with keyboard pros in mind, with a number of features designed specifically to streamline and enhance any keyboard setup. You can connect up to four keyboards in mono or...12 Payments of $79.17
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Rode Rodecaster Video Audio and Video Production
$949.00Rode Rodecaster Video Audio and Video Production The RØDECaster Video is the ultimate all-in-one solution for elevating your video and audio productions. Whether you’re a content creator crafting polished video p...12 Payments of $79.08
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Rupert Neve Designs 5017 Mobile Pre DI Comp
$1,249.00Comprised of a rugged, portable chassis with world class Portico pre-amp, compressor and DI circuits as well as two channel operation, variphase, silk and DI/mic blending capabilities, the Portico 5017 is an innovat...12 Payments of $104.08
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Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor
$898.95 - $999.00Punchy, thick, and versatile. Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the Neve 535 Diode Bridge Compressor captures the soul of Rupert Neve’s original 2254 compressor whil...12 Payments of $83.25
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Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Microphone Channel Strip
$1,999.00Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Microphone Channel Strip Welcome to the Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel, a modern channel strip that delivers legendary sound quality in a sleek, easy-to-use design. This for...12 Payments of $166.58
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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Dual Diode Bridge Compressor
$2,699.00 - $2,999.00The 5254 is two channels of iconic diode bridge compression, thoughtfully improved and refined for modern tracking, mixing, and mastering. Since the early 1970s, Rupert Neve’s early diode bridge compressors h...12 Payments of $249.92
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Samson MixPad MXP124FX Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB
$189.95 - $199.99Samson's MixPad MXP124FX Compact, 12-Channel Analog Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB combines uncompromising sonic quality with roadworthy durability. The MXP124FX boasts an ultra-low noise, high headroom design fr...6 Payments of $33.33
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SoundCraft Notepad-8FX Analog Mixer With USB I/O And Lexicon Effects
$199.95 - $235.00The Notepad-8FX, one of the latest editions of the namesake series, makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts, and videos. Notepad mixers combine professional-grade analog components a...6 Payments of $39.17
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TASCAM DR-10X Plug-On Linear PCM Digital Recorder for XLR Microphones
$106.95 - $149.00For simple-to-use ENG recording that stays out of the way, TASCAM’s DR-10X leads the field. The compact DR-10X attaches to a handheld microphone for the ultimate compact news gathering recording system. A captive XL...6 Payments of $24.83
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TASCAM RC-10 Wired Remote Control for DR-40 and DR-100mkII
$37.95 - $49.00RC-10 is a wired remote control for TASCAM DR-40 handheld recorder. TASCAM RC10 Features Wired Remote Includes belt clip Cable Length:3m Battery Requirement: CR2025 Lithium...4 Payments of $12.25
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TASCAM SS-R250N Solid State Recorder
$924.95The TASCAM SS-R250N is the ideal SD card recorder/players for virtually any installation. Extensive I/O – including balanced, unbalanced and DANTE interconnectivity – are joined by a studio quality microphone preamp...12 Payments of $77.08
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How to Build a Recording Studio
The one thing that unites all musicians is recording. Every musician will want to record themselves at one point or another and knowing the basics of recording gear will help you capture your performance. Whether you are just practicing and wanting to monitor your progress, or recording your music to give to your fans, there are many different recording options. You will have to dive into the basics of recording equipment to understand how to record at home.
Gone are the days when musicians needed to save up in order to book time at a professional recording studio. Due to the advances in technology and price reduction in home recording equipment, using a computer is now the most popular way to record your music at home. You don’t have to be an expert in every brand of audio interface to know that your choice has the potential to achieve a quality that is equal to (or even greater than) CDs!
American Music Supply has many great recording packages that will furnish you with everything you need to start making quality recordings at home. Maybe you already have an audio interface but are looking to purchase your first recording microphone. If this is the case, consider a large diaphragm condenser microphone. They tend to have a frequency response that best compliments the human voice and acoustic guitar as well.
The DAW - The Band and Studio in a Box
Once your signal enters your computer it must be captured using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), a specific type of Music Production Software. Many audio interfaces come with an intro version of DAW recording software, which is enough to capture a quality recording. There are many different recording software options, each of them being able to accomplish the same thing. A good rule of thumb for those new to recording is to start with DAW software that your friends and colleagues use. This way if you have questions, you have an experienced person to talk with. All DAW platforms basically do the same things, but the work flow and layout differs in each.
After recording your tracks, you will want to add time-based effects such as reverb and delay, and dynamics processing such as compression. These effects will help your tracks sit comfortably in the mix and give depth to your recordings. A general rule of thumb is that less is more, so be sure to take the time to really use your ears. Recording is part art and part science and know that regardless of technique, if it sounds good, it is!
Recording your signal is only one part of the process. You’ll also need to monitor the output. Studio monitors and professional studio headphones will help you properly mix your recordings. Studio monitors are designed with a flat response, which means they don’t color the sound. This means that when you use studio monitors, your mix will properly translate to other speakers.
You now have your introductory list for recording equipment. An audio interface, microphones, microphone cables, headphones, and studio monitors are at the top of your list. Your recording studio equipment list will most certainly grow over time. Like any art form, practice makes perfect. Some engineers spend many years perfecting their craft. Just as you took the time to learn to play your instrument, recognize you will need to practice the craft of recording to achieve the sound you're after!